I've looked at the post-op stitches of other patients who've had lower blepharoplasty and it seems that most of the stitches begin and end within the length of the eye. Mine extends past the outer corners quite substantially. Is there a reason for this? Will this leave obvious scarring? What can I do to fade the scars?
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One's face changes in a number of different ways from the teenage years into being an adult and also throughout adult life. It is highly unlikely the the eyeballs themselves have changed but much more likely that the structures around the eyes have changed. In some instances an eyelid lift or...
Thank you for your question and photographs. It appears that you have developed excess upper eyelid skin which is unusual at your age. It would be important to determine the cause of the skin, either repeated allergic reactions causing swelling, your genetic makeup, or a skin irritation of s...
Costs vary by surgeon, region and procedure. I welcome you to visit us in our Houston office for a consultation to discuss your concerns and learn about options. You may be a candidate for lower blepharoplasty surgery. This procedure removes excess fat and skin to reveal a smoother under ey...
